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Prospective Welder

08-19-2013, 02:56 PM

Hi all, I'm new here. Beginning a basic course in welding in a few weeks and plan on continuing on to advanced welding course. then hopefully try for my CWB certification. I own two welders one a Lincoln 225A stick welder (which I haven't even got to use since I haven't a hook up for it yet) and a Lincoln 110V Mig welder with gas capabilities. I also have a set of oxy/acetalene torches. I've done a bit around the home with the two of these units mainly for my own personal use but now look forward to the opportunity and potential to put some training and ability potential to better use in the industry once certified? Any tips on getting there and hopefully finding a job or putting my planned training and abilities to the best use?
Thanks.
Ron

Hi Ron, welcome to the forum. Take classes, ask a lot of questions and a lot of practice. You can go on the internet and look for welding jobs in your area. I advertise in the local shop rite and a lot of word of mouth helps. Also your local supplier should be able to hook you up with a magnifying lense for your hood. Where are you going to school? You know you don't have to be certified to be a welder or to get a job. Lots of luck Joe.

Comment

That's welding Hardrock. 90% is good fit up. If you have crappy fit up and an awesome bead it still looks like crap. If you have impeccable fit up and an awesome bead then your a welder, not just a rod burner.